11 Cheesy Hot Dips for Snacking on During Game Day By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 11, 2024 SAVE RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Greg DuPree Get ready to level up your snack game this weekend! These dips are so deliciously cheesy, friends and family will be grabbing a scoop between every play. Whether your game-day group prefers a creamy spinach dip or a spicy skillet corn dip, there's a healthy, tasty choice for everyone. Recipes like our Butternut Squash Queso Fundido and Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Dip are flavorful crowd-pleasers that are sure to have everyone asking for the recipe. See More Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 11 Baked Feta & Olive Dip Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser This baked feta and olive dip hits all the marks: creamy, rich and a perfect complement to bread, crackers or crudités. The tomatoes burst as they roast and release their juices, which combine with the softened feta, cream cheese and briny mixed olives. Red pepper flakes add a little heat, but feel free to leave them out if you prefer a milder dip. View Recipe Save 02 of 11 Butternut Squash Queso Fundido This cheesy dip recipe is lightened up by subbing mashed butternut squash for some of the melted cheese. We also loaded it with chili-spiced caramelized onions. Serve this healthy makeover with tortilla chips or sliced jicama for dipping. View Recipe Save 03 of 11 Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn This skillet sun-dried tomato dip is creamy, but also gets a hit of sweetness from roasted bell peppers to complement the sun-dried tomatoes. It's cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies. View Recipe Save 04 of 11 Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Dip Greg DuPree Creamy melted cheese brings sweet corn and spicy jalapeño together with a nice pop of brightness from lime juice and cilantro in this tasty dip inspired by Mexican elote and esquites. This creamy and satisfying dish can be served with tortilla chips and veggies for dipping. View Recipe Save 05 of 11 Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip This healthy Buffalo chicken dip is one quick appetizer to remember for your next Super Bowl party (or any party). A simple mixture of reduced-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cream cheese is baked with shredded chicken breast and the classic spicy-tangy hot sauce with a crumble of blue cheese on top. It's perfect for heaping onto celery and carrot sticks or any other crispy vegetable. View Recipe Save 06 of 11 Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn This creamy, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with ease in your crock pot. Leave it in the slow cooker all party long to keep it warm for serving with perfect, melty cheese in every bite. Whole-wheat bread and raw veggie dippers allow you to dig in without the guilt. View Recipe Save 07 of 11 Lobster Roll Dip This quick and easy appetizer turns all the simple flavors of a lobster roll into a warm and bubbling lobster dip. View Recipe Save 08 of 11 Loaded Black Bean Dip This is a 7-layer black bean dip simplified: Just heat and season refried beans, then top with fresh vegetables for a texturally exciting dip. View Recipe Save 09 of 11 Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip This healthy copycat recipe for classic Buffalo dip cooks in your slow cooker for an easy, hands-off appetizer you can keep warm for the whole game, party or any casual gathering. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks and tortilla chips for dipping. View Recipe Save 10 of 11 Chicken Parmesan Dip No breading and frying here! Layer on the cheese and tomatoes using leftover chicken (or turkey) in this healthy dip recipe. Pair with soft Italian bread and a salad for an easy dinner or serve it as an appetizer for your next party. View Recipe Save 11 of 11 Kale Artichoke Dip A riff on traditional spinach artichoke dip, this creamy, cheesy dip recipe is made healthier by replacing some of the cream cheese with yogurt. Serve as an easy appetizer with tortilla chips and carrot sticks. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Appetizer Dip & Spread Hot Dip Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit